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Child deaths from guns at home more than doubled since 2010
In-home firearm homicides of children and teenagers have more than doubled since 2010, a new study suggests. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo…
TikTok’s 50-jump ritual is redefining how people wake up and warm up
A new wellness hack is bouncing across TikTok, quite literally. The trend, popularized by creator Kathryn Smith in a viral , encourages viewers to start their day by hopping out of bed and jumping 50 times. While it might sound…
Long-term keto diet regimen may be risky, study suggests
Long-term adherence to a keto diet regimen -- high in meats, proteins and oils -- may pose health risks, according to a study in mice. Photo by Adobe Stock…
7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts
Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general…
Flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite detected near U.S. border
Screwworm flies lay eggs in wounds and their larvae feed on living tissue, causing serious injury in livestock and other mammals. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
Eye drops may replace reading glasses for those struggling with age-related vision loss
As people age, many develop presbyopia — age-related farsightedness that makes it hard to read things at range — and may turn to reading glasses. But new research suggests another option may be on the horizon. Scientists have found…
Researchers analyze secrets of world’s oldest person’s longevity
University of Barcelona researchers analyzed factors that contributed to the long life of Maria Branyas Morera, who died at the age of 117 in August 2024. Photo…
Study finds COVID-19 damage to sense of smell can last years
A COVID-19 infection might blunt a person's sense of smell for years afterward, but so subtly they might not even notice it, researchers wrote in a new study. File…
New virus strain spikes in 9 US states with symptoms from brain fog to persistent cough
As COVID-19 continues to evolve, a new strain is spiking case numbers worldwide. The XFG variant, also known as Stratus, has been gaining momentum after first being detected in Southeast Asia in January, according to the World Health…
Chilean researchers replicate heart’s electrical system
Chilean researchers having created a digital twin of the human heart can assist with pacemaker placement. Photo by ulleo/Pixabay…
Weight-loss doctor shares how GLP-1s could rewire body against disease
Recent research has shown how weight-loss and diabetes medications, also known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), can help with a variety of other conditions. This includes cardiovascular disease, arthritis, skin…
U.K. gene therapy trial effectively treats Huntington’s disease
At an awareness seminar on World Alzheimer's Day in Bangalore, India, in 2024, a participant walks past. On Wednesday, University College London medical researchers…
Girl shot in head during Minneapolis church massacre making ‘miraculous’ recovery
Sophia Forchas, who was shot in the head during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on Aug. 27, is making a steady recovery. On behalf of the Forchas family, Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis released a…
Researchers link any amount of drinking to dementia risk
University of Oxford researchers released a study indicating that drinking even light amounts of alcohol increases a person's risk of dementia as they age. File Photo…
Hidden causes of heart attacks often overlooked or misdiagnosed, study finds
Heart attacks don’t always look the same — and a new study from Mayo Clinic highlights the key differences between how they affect men and women. The most common cause of heart attacks overall is clogged arteries (atherosclerosis), but…
Remote monitoring found to improve cancer surgery recovery
Cancer surgery patients whose health team tracked their symptoms remotely during recovery wound up recovering more quickly from surgery, researchers reported. File…
Autism spectrum in adults has commonly overlooked symptoms, experts warn
One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up without a diagnosis can experience…
New guidance warns against cannabis use during pregnancy
N ew guidance from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests pregnant people should stay away from cannabis, and doctors should ask all…
Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease
Four American families are desperate to save their children from a devastating genetic disease. The cure exists — but it’s up to them to raise $1.15 million to fund a clinical trial. Each of these families has a child with spastic…
Cancer researchers find tattoos protect against melanoma
Researchers with the International Agency for Research on Cancer announced new findings indicating the risk of melanoma decreases as a person gets more tattoos. File…